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Join the Children’s Education Program and Performing Arts Fort Worth in celebration of Women's History Month by experiencing the inspiring stories of Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies and Ms. Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth.
The Children's Education Program of Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall invites you and your students to register for these FREE digital streaming experiences.
Children's Education Program Presents
In this streaming production, professional storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston dramatically shares Bessie Coleman’s journey. During her life, Bessie traveled thousands of miles to become the first American to hold an International Pilot’s license.
To view the study guide for Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies click here.
Intended Audience: 4th - 6th Grade. Running Time: 25 minutes.
Children's Education Program Presents
Ms. Opal Lee is known as The Grandmother of Juneteenth, her passionate journey successfully led to Juneteenth becoming a federally-recognized holiday. This special presentation is an in-depth conversation with Ms. Lee discussing her life, legacy and hopes for the future.
Intended Audience: 6th - 12th Grade. Running Time: 25 minutes.